Easy School Snack Ideas: DIY Pencil Snack Bags

School Snack Ideas don’t get cuter (or easier!) than these DIY pencil snack bags! They’re perfect for celebrating all sorts of school occasions—whether it’s back-to-school, 100 days of school, teacher appreciation week, the last day of school, a fun snack and activity for classroom parties, a school bake sale, or even a thoughtful surprise snack after a big test.

I was so excited to have Woman’s Day Magazine feature these adorable treats in their August/September 2024 issue! These pencil snack bags are not only super fun but also simple to make, making them a perfect choice for any school celebration.

Here’s how I made them…

School Snack Ideas: Pencil Snack Ingredients

• 12″ Disposable Piping Bags: These serve as the base for the pencil shape, giving you a sturdy “pencil” structure for your snack creation.
• Ruler Grosgrain Ribbon: Adds a cute finishing touch to the pencil by acting as the “ruler” part of the snack—this ribbon gives the pencil a fun, realistic look.
• Lead: Mini chocolate chips are perfect for filling the tip of the piping bag, mimicking the pencil’s lead. The smaller size helps fill the tip more efficiently than regular-sized chips.
• Wood: Popcorn works as the “wood” of the pencil, and I use pre-popped popcorn to save time and make the process even quicker.
• Body: Goldfish are the body of the pencil, adding a cheesy, crunchy element that kids will love.
• Ferrule: Hershey Kisses are used as the “metal” part of the pencil (called the ferrule), and they add a sweet chocolatey touch to the snack.
• Eraser: The pink Starburst (or all-pink bags of Starburst) makes the perfect eraser for the pencil. You can find these at most grocery stores, or order them online from Target / Amazon

Step 1: Pencil Lead

In your piping bag, add a small amount of mini chocolate chips to create the “pencil lead.”

Step 2: The Wood Tip

Add a small amount of popcorn to create the wood tip of the pencil.

Step 3: The Pencil Body

Fill most of the bag up with goldfish to create the body of the pencil.

Step 4: The Ferrule

Add one layer of Hershey Kisses to create the ferrule (the metal thing that attaches the eraser).

Step 5: The Eraser

Finish the pencil with a handful of pink Starbursts to create the eraser. You can find bags of “All Pink” Starbursts at most grocery stores.

Step 6: Tie the Ribbon

Tie a bow of ribbon around the bag to close up the pencil!

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Yield: 8-10 Snack Bags

School Snack Ideas: DIY Pencil Snack Bag

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Looking for fun school snack ideas? These DIY pencil snack bags are the perfect treat for any school occasion, easy to make and a hit with kids!

Active Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Materials

• 12" Disposable Piping Bags
• Ruler Grosgrain Ribbon
• 1 Bag Mini Chocolate Chips
• 1 Bag of Popped Popcorn
• 27 oz Carton of Goldfish Crackers
• 10 oz Bag Hershey Kisses
• 15 oz Bag (All Pink) Starburst

Notes

Step 1: Pencil Lead

In your piping bag, add a small amount of mini chocolate chips to create the “pencil lead.”

Step 2: The Wood Tip

Add a small amount of popcorn to create the wood tip of the pencil.

Step 3: The Pencil Body

Fill most of the bag up with goldfish to create the body of the pencil.

Step 4: The Ferrule

Add one layer of Hershey Kisses to create the ferrule (the metal thing that attaches the eraser).

Step 5: The Eraser

Finish the pencil with a handful of pink Starbursts to create the eraser.

Step 6: Tie the Ribbon

Tie a bow of ribbon around the bag to close up the pencil!

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I was so thrilled to have Woman’s Day Magazine feature these cute little snacks in their August/September 2024 issue too!!

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